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Apollo Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 490 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 17, 2011

My daughter's first year here and although principal Ron Woodard is no longer at the school, Jon Hubble seems committed to student success and parent involvement. So far, we are very happy with her teachers and school environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2011

I decide to let my son attend Apollo Middle School this year and was the best decision I could have made. My son is in a smaller class environment and is excelling in all his class. A big change from JK Kennedy. Not sure if I will let me daughter attend Apollo next year, due to the rezoning. Cause of the rezoning the classes will be larger and most of JK Kennedy will be coming back to Apollo. So I am looking at other options for her. But for now I couldn't have asked for a better school. One thing I do know is that Apollo is advance compared to other schools my son attended.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2006

My wife and I decided to move our son from Kennedy middle school to Apollo this year so he can excel in a smaller less crowded environment. Thank god we did. Apollo is all about kids and their success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2005

It is a great disappointment to have my child under the instruction of teachers, and administrative staff, who do not notify a parent that their child is having any diffuculty with classwork, until they are failing - but they will call you during class, at your place of employment, for things that a note home will resolve.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 54% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
19%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 57% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
25%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
18%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
12%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
24%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
13%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
23%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
4%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
25%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students35%
African American27%
Hispanic38%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities56%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students41%
African American40%
Hispanic37%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities44%

Science

All Students29%
African American29%
Hispanic23%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students30%
African American25%
Hispanic29%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities48%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students32%
African American35%
Hispanic26%
White33%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities32%

Science

All Students22%
African American19%
Hispanic21%
White26%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities32%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students24%
African American23%
Hispanic22%
White33%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities42%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students25%
African American26%
Hispanic13%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities46%

Science

All Students20%
African American17%
Hispanic15%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students32%
African American24%
Hispanic38%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities24%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students33%
African American32%
Hispanic33%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities43%

Science

All Students43%
African American36%
Hispanic41%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 50% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
92%
English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 43% 25%
Hispanic 38% 5%
White 15% 68%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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631 Richards Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
Phone: (615) 333-5025

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